Re-introduction of the Contagious Diseases Act in the City of Bombay
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pp 341-56. The Government of Bombay submit report and copy despatches regarding their re-introduction of the Contagious Diseases Act. Incudes Report of the Acting Sanitary Commissioner for Bombay on the prevalence of venereal disease and the necessary measures to prevent it; copy Resolution of t...
Establishment in Bombay of a lodging-house for the accommodation of Muslim pilgrims arriving there from different parts of India prior to their proceeding to Mecca on pilgrimage
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pp 365-67. Communication from the Government of Bombay regarding measures taken to implement the recommendation of Abdur Razzack that accommodation for pilgrims be provided in Bombay. Government confirm that Haji Karim Mahomed bin Suleman has offered a sum of Rs 25,000 to establish a musáfarkhana...
Question of the applicability of the Merchant Shipping Act of 1854 to the pilgrim traffic in the East
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pp 359-63. Communication from the Government of India to the Secretary of State for India, regarding the applicability of section 230 of the Merchant Shipping Act to pilgrim vessels, and the provision of medical assistance on board ships. Includes discussion of the mortality sustained on the stea...
Remarks on the working of the Contagious Diseases Act (XIV of 1868) in light of its proposed amendment
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pp 187-261. Correspondence and reports received from local administrations regarding the working of the Contagious Diseases Act. The reports are rich in statistical information. Includes Report of the Committee of Inquiry assembled at Calcutta under the orders of the Government of India, examin...